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On the Ice => The Pro Shop => Topic started by: 1210 on February 04, 2011, 11:22:50 PM

Title: What skates would you reccomend
Post by: 1210 on February 04, 2011, 11:22:50 PM

My coach recently told me it would be wise to invest in a pair of nice skates as I become more seriously with my skating (i am in basic two officially). However I don't even know what to look for in a "good skate." right now i use bladerunner solstice.

I,would greatly appreciate more information on skates as well aak when is a good time to step into a nicer skate. Thanks!

Title: Re: What skates would you reccomend
Post by: davincisop on February 04, 2011, 11:54:08 PM

Riedell has a great tool on their site that recommends skates by level. :) You're not going to need super stiff ones yet but when you start learning jumps (waltz jump, bunny hop, etc) having some support in your skates will be crucial. :)

http://www.ice.riedellskates.com/SearchResult.aspx?TestLevelId=3a9c325e-62af-4fe0-bffe-9bc200d5157c  (<--basic 1,2,3)

http://www.ice.riedellskates.com/SearchResult.aspx?TestLevelId=e0b65227-bb76-405c-927e-9bc200d5158a (<-- basic 4,5)

http://www.ice.riedellskates.com/SearchResult.aspx?TestLevelId=aa7bcc12-a1c0-4f5f-bc6a-9bc200d5159d (<-- basic 6)

Title: Re: What skates would you reccomend
Post by: JHarer on February 05, 2011, 12:44:53 AM

Riedell 115RS or 121RS

Jackson Artiste or Mystique

Harlick classics

would all be a good choice.

Title: Re: What skates would you reccomend
Post by: aussieskater on February 05, 2011, 06:34:55 AM

Just remember when you go to try on skates to try on some of each of the brands mentioned (and others too if you can find them).  It may mean you have to visit more than one pro-shop, but the inconvenience is worth it for the health and comfort of your feet.  Each brand fits differently, and eventually you will find that one brand will fit you better than the others.  Don't be sold into a brand because it's all the fitter keeps.